Kim Mulkey hypocrisy in rant on NCAA.

[HuskylnSC]

Kim's quote, ""The NCAA has to have the almighty dollar from the men's tournament. The almighty dollar is more important than the health and welfare of me, the players or anybody else."

She rants on how the NCAA doesn't care about her health. Says Covid is real. She know she has had it. All correct and unarguable form my perspective.

But Kim you got the disease at home, from a family member over Christmas. If you had cared about your health and your team's health why did you send them all home for the holidays. The NCAA didn't send anyone off campus, you did. You paid for it by getting sick and canceling a game that should have been played.

 

[shiverz45]

The majority of players want to play. I am willing to bet more players would have gotten Covid if there was not a season. If her team does not want to play she can opt out.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I won't question the genuiness of Kim's concern, though @HuskeyinSC points out the irony of her attack. I suspect the concerns rise up in the minds of most coaches. However, Kim is know to lash out after a loss like this. Fact is, if she believes it is better not to play, she should go talk to her AD and do what Duke did.

Baylor's Kim Mulkey: NCAA cares more about 'almighty dollar' than health of players

'The almighty dollar is more important than the health and welfare of me, the players or anybody else.'

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Carnac]

Note to self...........don't go outside in sub-zero degree temperature without a hat, coat or any protective clothing and complain about it being cold. You could have layered up before going outside.

 

[CTisballers]

I just think Kim didn’t want that L against UConn ?

 

[Blueballer]

I won't question the genuiness of Kim's concern, though @HuskeyinSC points out the irony of her attack. I suspect the concerns rise up in the minds of most coaches. However, Kim is know to lash out after a loss like this. Fact is, if she believes it is better not to play, she should go talk to her AD and do what Duke did.

Baylor's Kim Mulkey: NCAA cares more about 'almighty dollar' than health of players

'The almighty dollar is more important than the health and welfare of me, the players or anybody else.'

sports.yahoo.com

I don't doubt her sincerity either but it would have been better had she said these things before a game or inbetween games. She really comes off as a sore loser when she goes on these rants after a loss.

 

[CocoHusky]

Kim's quote, ""The NCAA has to have the almighty dollar from the men's tournament. The almighty dollar is more important than the health and welfare of me, the players or anybody else."

She rants on how the NCAA doesn't care about her health. Says Covid is real. She know she has had it. All correct and unarguable form my perspective.

But Kim you got the disease at home, from a family member over Christmas. If you had cared about your health and your team's health why did you send them all home for the holidays. The NCAA didn't send anyone off campus, you did. You paid for it by getting sick and canceling a game that should have been played.

Kim goes home everyday after practice, when she was home for Christmas she caught COVID. Christmas could have just as easily been Tuesday -unless you think Kim is Living full time in a bubble with her team at Baylor. I don't find Kim quote to be hypocritical at all. She made a decision to send her kids home for Christmas as did many other coaches. Given the mental stress and uncertainty caused by COVID I'm sure these kids appreciated a few days at home during Christmas. You are making it seem like Kim sent these kids home knowing she would catch COVID.

 

[Sonny44]

I just think Kim didn’t want that L against UConn ?

That's what I said at the time. She has a history of ducking UConn.

 

[HuskylnSC]

You are making it seem like Kim sent these kids home knowing she would catch COVID.

Not at all. I assume you have kids and I assume you want to take care of your kids. I assume you want your kids as safe as they can be. If I had a daughter playing for Geno right now, my advice to her would have been to stay at school where she is the safest. We can facetime, skype, zoom. We will miss you but stay where you are safe. Again the NCAA didn't send her kids home and the NCAA didn't have a gathering with Kim's relative that gave her covid. The hypocrisy lies in her risky actions and then blaming the NCAA

 

[PoppaBear]

I think there is probably more to this than anybody here knows.

 

[CocoHusky]

Not at all. I assume you have kids and I assume you want to take care of your kids. I assume you want your kids as safe as they can be. If I had a daughter playing for Geno right now, my advice to her would have been to stay at school where she is the safest. We can facetime, skype, zoom. We will miss you but stay where you are safe. Again the NCAA didn't send her kids home and the NCAA didn't have a gathering with Kim's relative that gave her covid. The hypocrisy lies in her risky actions and then blaming the NCAA

My kids are grown and have exhausted their eligibility. If you had a daughter playing for Geno she would be doing exactly what Geno decided regardless of your advice or wishes. Likewise if your daughter was playing for Kim. Geno and Kim made opposite decisions regarding Christmas. Both decisions were made with the best interest of the kids in mind as they always are. You can disagree with either decision. I’m actually wondering if you read the article. You state she is blaming the NCAA for her risky actions and she definitely DOES NOT.

 

[Woof 101]

Kim, article.
Meanwhile, women's basketball teams at Duke, Virginia, SMU and San Jose State have chosen to end their seasons early due to the threat of the virus. The lack of a cohesive plan for all schools has been a sore spot for many coaches.

"One conference does this, one conference does that. The CDC says this. Everybody is confused. I'm confused," Mulkey said. "I'm uncomfortable coaching."

So instead of pulling the plug...... this rant could have taken place weeks ago. This is all about losing to a team they should not have. A team that starts three freshmen. Congrats to the Cyclones.

 

[MooseJaw]

Kim goes home everyday after practice, when she was home for Christmas she caught COVID. Christmas could have just as easily been Tuesday -unless you think Kim is Living full time in a bubble with her team at Baylor. I don't find Kim quote to be hypocritical at all. She made a decision to send her kids home for Christmas as did many other coaches. Given the mental stress and uncertainty caused by COVID I'm sure these kids appreciated a few days at home during Christmas. You are making it seem like Kim sent these kids home knowing she would catch COVID.

Really, she had a group of extended family there, not the same as going home every day to your immediate family. Coco you are far more understanding than I am.

 

[Charliebball]

as others have said, she had the opportunity to end the season or not even play the season if she thought it was a major risk to her team and staff............why did this rant only take place well into the season after a bad loss? Not a good look..........

 

[Urshurak]

Not sure why crazy Kims behavior shocks anyone to be honest.....

 

[willtalk]

From what I heard she gave that statement right before the game. So it was not because she lost. However, I would agree that her rational was way off base. It was her decision that put her in harms way by being around extended family for the holidays. Really unnecessary self indulgent behavior. Her rant against the NCAA might just be a form of denial for her own accountability. Being a good coach does not always translate as being objective and logical. She has always been emotionally dirven.

 

[Calbysdad]

From what I heard she gave that statement right before the game. So it was not because she lost. However, I would agree that her rational was way off base. It was her decision that put her in harms way by being around extended family for the holidays. Really unnecessary self indulgent behavior. Her rant against the NCAA might just be a form of denial for her own accountability. Being a good coach does not always translate as being objective and logical. She has always been emotionally dirven.

I'm not trying to argue, but where did you read extended family? I thought it was "immediate" family. Whether anyone thinks there's a difference is up them but I think there is...

 

[Zonepress]

My reaction is somewhat different
Hard to argue with coach mulkey’s
Observation regarding the contention that
$ are the reason the season is being played
Don’t see how she can have it both ways
Those $ pay what I am sure is a seven figure salary etc. the cost explosion in
College sports is to a large degree driven by coaches salaries.

 

[Woof 101]

@willtalk No attack but definitely post game. All coaches are emotionally driven.

Baylor women's coach Kim Mulkey blames 'almighty dollar' for college basketball's COVID problems

Baylor coach Kim Mulkey says NCAA pushing forward despite COVID issues shows money "is more important than the health" of players, coaches.

www.usatoday.com

It's laugh out loud funny how she can rant about the NCAA not canceling the season when she could have done so herself. Her cred has been diminished in the past with the Griner situation.
It's wah wah wah about the NCAA, does she realize if not for them & title 9 she would not be making over two million a year?
Ahh... could that be the real reason she is uncomfortable, no play no pay? Not sure but this is a laughing matter as far as she is concerned on this outburst.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

If you watch her during games, she doesn't wear her mask properly, half the time. I don't think there should be fans in the stands this season, anywhere, but I'm glad there's been a season.

 

[JonathanXIV]

I'm not trying to argue, but where did you read extended family? I thought it was "immediate" family. Whether anyone thinks there's a difference is up them but I think there is...

Family has nothing to do with it. She spent time with people who were outside her bubble.

 

[HopJim]

From personal experience, I find that emotional rants are often caused by issues over and above the mentioned subject. I have to believe that Kim has had a strong voice in her team's Covid related decisions. I wonder what was motivating her?

 

[skilz]

I don't doubt her sincerity either but it would have been better had she said these things before a game or inbetween games. She really comes off as a sore loser when she goes on these rants after a loss.

She said this before the game and not after the loss.

 

[j66kicker]

@willtalk No attack but definitely post game. All coaches are emotionally driven.

Baylor women's coach Kim Mulkey blames 'almighty dollar' for college basketball's COVID problems

Baylor coach Kim Mulkey says NCAA pushing forward despite COVID issues shows money "is more important than the health" of players, coaches.

www.usatoday.com

It's laugh out loud funny how she can rant about the NCAA not canceling the season when she could have done so herself. Her cred has been diminished in the past with the Griner situation.
It's wah wah wah about the NCAA, does she realize if not for them & title 9 she would not be making over two million a year?
Ahh... could that be the real reason she is uncomfortable, no play no pay? Not sure but this is a laughing matter as far as she is concerned on this outburst.

FWIW Geno agreed with Kim today in his pregame presser...

Pregame Butler Tenn conferences Geno And players

https://connecticut.forums.rivals.com/threads/watch-uconn-womens-basketball-pregame-availability-butler-and-tennessee-1-18-21.7812/

the-boneyard.com

 

[CocoHusky]

She said this before the game and not after the loss.

That should change a lot of minds about Kim was not being a sore loser and popping off after a bad loss-aka this entire thread But so many people have made up their minds this will hardly get noticed. Thanks' for pointing it out.

FWIW Geno agreed with Kim today in his pregame presser...

Pregame Butler Tenn conferences Geno And players

https://connecticut.forums.rivals.com/threads/watch-uconn-womens-basketball-pregame-availability-butler-and-tennessee-1-18-21.7812/

the-boneyard.com

This might change a few minds.